DMS Bands Newsletter
November 4, 2018
Calendar
Tuesday 11/6 - 4:00pm - 6:00pm - Bob Jones JV Winterguard Auditions
Wednesday 11/7 - 3:30pm-5:00pm - Fall Drumline Basics
Friday 11/9 - Veteran's Day Program (Symphonic Band) Call Time 7:30am
Friday 11/9 - 1/2 Day - Dismissal at 11:45am
Monday 11/12 - NO SCHOOL - Veterans's Day Holiday
DMS Halloween Dance
Thank you so much to those who helped make The DMS Halloween Dance a HUGE success!
We could not have put on the event without your donations and volunteering to help chaperone the dance, guard the doors, sell concessions, and work the haunted hallway and photo booth.
Over 400 tickets were sold and with concessions, the haunted hallway and photo booth, the DMS Bands fundraised over $4,500.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
SPIRIT WEAR - Additional Spirit Wear was ordered and is available.
See the following order form:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/196nSDMxpnM-0KYukWdP38I7kSS5WATFLkwa498uezGc/edit?usp=sharing
BEDSHEETS - The second round of Bedsheet sales have begun. See Information in the Fundraising paragraph.
BAND FEES:
FALL FEES ARE PAST DUE!!
Please make every effort to pay your student's account immediately.
-Karyl has sent out DMS Bands statements through emails several times.
You can log into Charms to view accounts.
FUNDRAISING CREDITS: Accounts have been credited.
Payments
Payments can not be paid through CHARMS.
Payments can be paid through the DMS website, however a $3.50 fee will be charged.
Send cash or check payment into the band box with DL#, 2 phone numbers, student's name and what the payment is supposed to cover.
Payment Plan
Contact us to make a payment plan and signed agreement.
We offer Fundraising to offset band fees.
-All past due accounts without a signed payment plan will be turned over for collections to the DMS Administration/Bookkeeping.
Symphonic Band
-Veteran's Program Friday 11/9 - Students should meet in the Band Room at 7:30am Concert Attire should be worn to school, bring extra cloths (in a bag) to change into after the performance. Please have pants and dresses hemmed before Friday. Vests and Bow Ties will be send home this week.
Please see below for alteration instructions.
Girls- Dresses should touch the top of the foot, only about an inch off the ground if you are looking from the back. Take the shoes that will be worn when you go to have the dress hemmed so the tailor can measure correctly. Leave a few inches of fabric to be let out if they grow taller.
Wear black flats or heels. No shiny buckles or embellishments, just plain black.
Guys- Wear black socks and black dress shoes. Remember to wear vest and bow tie.
7:00am Friday - We need several volunteers to help us set up for the Veteran's Program.
We cannot set up Thursday afternoon due to Basketball.
Plea:se let me know if you would like to help info@dmsbands.org
See the following Sign Up:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d44a5af23a7f49-dmsveterans
-8th Grade Band Students, please see the following information about the BJHS Band Program for next school year.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Rlpfqde9JjIhrsKOg42Ep83jMv-ziTs_Cfi0qS4O180/edit?usp=sharing
-PLEASE SEE BAND TRIP INFORMATION BELOW!
-PLEASE SEE ALL STATE HELP DAY INFORMATION BELOW!
Concert Band
-Practice the Holiday Concert Music.
-Try on the Concert Attire. Plan to have dresses and pants hemmed by 12/3.
Bow ties and vests will be sent home soon.
Please see below for alteration instructions.
Girls- Dresses should touch the top of the foot, only about an inch off the ground if you are looking from the back. Take the shoes that will be worn when you go to have the dress hemmed so the tailor can measure correctly. Leave a few inches of fabric to be let out if they grow taller.
Wear black flats or heels. No shiny buckles or embellishments, just plain black.
Guys- Wear black socks and dress shoes. Remember to wear vest and bow tie.
-8th Grade Band Students, please see the following information about the BJHS Band Program for next school year.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Rlpfqde9JjIhrsKOg42Ep83jMv-ziTs_Cfi0qS4O180/edit?usp=sharing
-PLEASE SEE BAND TRIP INFORMATION BELOW!
-PLEASE SEE ALL STATE HELP DAY INFORMATION BELOW!
Cadet/Beginner Band
SmartMusic
Please continue to encourage your student to practice for at least fifteen minutes a day at home. They can use SmartMusic to help with their practicing if they like. If they are not sure what to practice, have them work on passing off their Music Karate pass offs!
Chair Placement Test
The Woodwind class did a WONDERFUL job on their chair placement test on Friday! Students will receive their chair placement on Monday.
The Brass class will have their first Chair Placement Test this week on Tuesday. The test will be on Pg. 40, Chop Builder 1A. Please remind your students to be practicing their test material so that they can do their very best.
Holiday Concert
Our Holiday Concert will be on Monday, December 3.
Since our Beginning Band students (Woodwind, Brass, and Percussion) do not have class together but will be performing together on the concert, we have had to schedule two after school rehearsals for these students. This is so the students can know what they sound like all together before the night of the concert. These rehearsals are mandatory, so please make plans for your child to stay on these days.
Rehearsals are scheduled for Tuesday, November 27 and Thursday, November 29 right after school until 4:30 pm.
In the meantime, if your student wants to hear what the music sounds like all together, we have uploaded recordings of the songs on the Google Classroom
Concert Uniform
We have an assigned uniform for all of our bands the night of our concert. Cadet band members will need to wear the following:
Solid white top with at least 3/4 length sleeves (can be blouse, sweater, button up, etc. as long as it is solid white. No T shirts please)
Black dress pants (no denim please)
Black socks
Solid Black dress shoes
As always, if you have any questions please email us at
Mrs. Merritt- jmmerritt@madisoncity.k12.al.us (Beginning Brass and Percussion)
Mrs. Sims- ksims@madisoncity.k12.al.us (Beginning Woodwind and Brass)
-8th Grade Band Students, please see the following information about the BJHS Band Program for next school year.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Rlpfqde9JjIhrsKOg42Ep83jMv-ziTs_Cfi0qS4O180/edit?usp=sharing
Fall Colorguard
Turn in Guard Uniform Vest:
Sequin vests are due back now. If you haven't already done so, please put it in a ziplock bag with your name on it and put it in the labeled bin in the Colorguard room. There will be an additional charge for vests that aren't returned
WINTERGUARD:
Tuesday 11/6 - 4:00pm - 6:00pm - Bob Jones JV Winterguard Auditions at DMS.
Fall Drumline Basics
Fall Drumline Basics - Wednesday - 3:30pm- 5:00pm
All State Help Day
Saturday 11/17 - 9:00am - 12:00pm All State Help Day at DMS
Please see the information flyer:
https://1drv.ms/b/s!Ak9kM_qOKrI2i1etgbPyJ3YASAQK
Students interested in attending need to fill out this google form:
Band Trip
-Please see the following Competition Band Trip Information:
https://www.smore.com/1kbhu-competition-trip
-Please keep current on your Orlando trip payment plans. A minimum of $350 should have been paid for each Student so far and the next $200 payment is due Nov 16.
-CHAPERONES: Please let Karen ( info@dmsbands.org ) know if you want a single or double room so the correct reservations are made. A minimum of $375 should have been paid on your account at this point.
-If you are not up to date on your Trip payments or have a signed Payment Plan Agreement for the Trip. you are not included in the reservation count. We cannot guarantee that you will be able to participate in the TRIP. Please contact us immediately to work on a payment plan.
Mark your calendars
Upcoming Events:
11/16 - Competition Trip Payment is Due
11/17 - All State Help Day
11/27 - After School - 4:30 pm - Cadet/Beginner Band - Holiday Concert Rehearsal
11/29 - After School - 4:30 pm - Cadet/Beginner Band - Holiday Concert Rehearsal
12/3 - Holiday Concert (Please see information below)
12/13 - DMS Bands Holiday Party
12/14 - Competition Trip Payment is due
HOLIDAY CONCERT SILENT AUCTION BASKETS AND DONATIONS:
A Silent Auction will take place during the Holiday Concert
Money raised during the auction will help with much needed instrument repairs and purchasing new instruments.
If you are a crafty person or know of a business that would like to donate, please do so.
Please contact us if you would like to help with silent auction donations.
Each DMS Band will host a basket for the auction.
We would like to ask each student to bring in $2-$3. Please label the envelope with your student's name, band (Symphonic, Concert, Cadet Brass, Cadet WW, Cadet Perc.) and the $$ is for the auction basket. Please turn in donations ASAP.
Please contact Jenni Ball at tnjball@yahoo.com for any questions related to the Band Baskets
Fundraising
- Bedsheets - Back by popular demand for the Holidays! These make great gifts!
$39/set, $12 for extra pillowcases. Orders and payment are due Friday 11/16, please put in the Band Room Mail Box. Sheets will be in by the Holidays.
Checks made to DMS Bands. 2 Phone numbers and a DL number required for checks.
Out of town family and friends can order bedsheets - the online sales website adds the shipping cost, so please don't use this website for regular in-town sales.
https://goalfundingdirect.com/discoverymiddleschool/
-Planet Fundraiser - See the Instructional Video on DMS Band Facebook
-Kroger Rewards and Publix Partners
DMS Bands can earn money every time you shop!
See the following for more details:
https://1drv.ms/w/s!Ak9kM_qOKrI2ixJSFFdn-XaEDRG2
-Flip Give
https://1drv.ms/b/s!Ak9kM_qOKrI2iGwJw4pKcvrPYHLc
-Cookbooks - The DMS Cookbooks are $12 each.
Please see the following order form.
https://1drv.ms/b/s!Ak9kM_qOKrI2iQPYqRFkqEhHzaVY
Make checks payable to DMS Bands
All checks must include Drivers License number ant 2 phone numbers. This is a Madison City Schools policy.
Band Boosters
See following for 2018/2019 DMS Band Parent Boosters email contacts:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MXOopspMWfXez7SvmRW-vh43bOIoUZ6vSMh5fgDr_nc/edit?usp=sharing
If you are interested in a Band Booster Position, please contact us:
Volunteers/Chaperones
Volunteers are needed!!
If you would like to volunteer, please apply for your Volunteer Card soon!
All chaperones must pass the Secure Volunteer background screen and have a Secure Volunteer ID card. https://bib.com/secureVolunteer/Madison-City-Schools/
Please contact us after you have started the BIB process, we have to give the DMS Office your name to complete the process.info@dmsbands.org
Please send a copy of your BIB Volunteer Card to be kept on file.
Band Room Supply Wish List
Individually wrapped candy or other little treats/prizes for student incentives.
Have Questions?
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PRIVATE LESSONS:
Private Lessons are strongly encouraged for all Band Students.
Please contact us info@dmsbands.org if you need help finding a music tutor.